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Applies quality methodologies to ensure required outcomes.Job Description\nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDuties and responsibilities regularly performed by and assigned to Quality Specialist levels I, II, and III:\nReviews and approves quality control and verifications for the routine testing of biological samples. Ensures thorough test batch review and verifies that all source data meets quality attributes and cGMP regulation conformance prior to result reporting.\nApproves final test results for release to laboratory customers.\nMaintains accurate records and documentation as required by established procedures and good documentation practice regulations. Ensures donor, patient, and employee confidentiality.\nSupports the archival record organization and classification maintenance process. Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) are properly followed.\nPartners with personnel from various departments. Resolves routine problems by following SOPs and escalates as appropriate.\nAnalyzes environmental monitoring. Assists with problem investigations and ensures any temperature and/or humidity issues are addressed.\nMay review equipment re-qualifications and release instrumentation back into the production environment.\nMay review and approve general laboratory equipment calibrations and verifications and ensure acceptance criteria are met.\nMay review and approve critical testing reagents for use in production. Assists with lot changes as directed.\nMay pack and ship supplies and/or specimens.\nParticipates in performance improvement teams and training programs, as required.\nAssures quality customer service to all customers.\nPerforms all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.\nMaintains good attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.\nPerforms all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.\nAdditional duties and responsibilities regularly performed by and assigned to Quality Specialist levels II and III:\nMaintains test batches and results in the laboratory information system.\nCompletes constructive investigations and resolves batch review discrepancies.\nServes as a resource for moderate complexity corrections and/or clarifications.\nProvides mentorship, guidance, and training to newer staff.\nAssists with internal and external audits.\nMay coordinate data collection and evaluation of un-assayed control lots for release.\nAdditional duties and responsibilities regularly performed by and assigned to Quality Specialist level IIIs:\nPerforms responsibilities with minimal instruction for day-to-day operations.\nProvides advanced cross-departmental and/or cross-site support.\nAnalyzes testing and QC data to identify and/or investigate trends.\nResolves a wide range of complex quality and production problems to ensure test results meet all quality attributes prior to release.\nAssists with workflow coordination.\nAssists with establishing quality standards for new work practices as required.\nAssists with investigating and completing CAPA associated deviations.\nMaintains working knowledge of assay processes performed at the laboratory.\nMay coordinate laboratory proficiency and blind sample challenges.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree required.\nAppropriate state licensure and/or certificate, where applicable, required.\nExperience:Quality Specialist II: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in a cGMP regulated environment required.\nQuality Specialist III: A minimum of 4 years of professional experience working in a cGMP regulated environment, To Include: previous training experience and comprehensive understanding of laboratory production processes required.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s in biology, chemistry, or other science related degree preferred.\nPrevious experience with adult training concepts and their applications.\nTrainer Certification preferred.\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\nMust possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.\nMust possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nMust be able to maintain confidentiality.\nMust have proficient computer skills.\nMust be knowledgeable in computer operation in a Windows environment and able to follow company procedures to resolve issues.\nAbility to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.\nMust be able to understand, follow, and give precise written and verbal instructions, and perform all activities safely.\nMust be able to read and comprehend written procedures and instructions.\nPHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nLab work environment: Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to extreme cold ( ≤ -20⁰C), miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on the production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.\nTravel: < 5%\n5+ hours per shift: Sitting, standing, handling, finger dexterity, pinching\n3- 5 hours per shift: Lifting to 40 pounds\nUp to 3 hours per shift: Walking, climbing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist to shoulder, reaching knee to waist, reaching floor to knee, grasping items, carrying/move items up to 40 pounds\nINTERNAL ADVANCEMENT STATEMENT\nIn order to be considered for advancement to the next Quality Specialist level, employees must possess the required qualifications, skills, and abilities as stated in the job description AND regularly demonstrate the qualities and behaviors commensurate with our CTS mission, vision, and values.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Creative Testing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nAdditional Job Details:\nShift 1\nTuesday through Saturday 6:00am to 2:30pm\nCreative Testing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.\nEEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans\nOur organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to  to let us know the nature of your request. A representative will respond to accommodation requests within five business days. Please note that this email is for medical/disability accommodations only and any other inquiries will not receive a response.\nPlease see the below information about applicant rights and our commitment to compliance:\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nE-Verify Participation\nRight to Work \nAll candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7750,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Medical Laboratories"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-21T17:47:38Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:7","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-22T06:10:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/creative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/creative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-22T09:51:57Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":6810,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-23T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2200013},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2200013"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcreative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcreative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcreative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/creative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcreative-testing-solutions-quality-specialist-i"}]}